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**Author:** [@Pete.IRL](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Pete.IRL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/what-is-discourse/193759 "2026-11-05T17:09:37Z")
What is Discourse I noticed a slight change to the log-in page…Can I narrow this txt input area it just keeps going on one single line --- ## [Ortur LM2 Pro stops engraving](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/ortur-lm2-pro-stops-engraving/193670)
**Author:** [@vincentw56](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/vincentw56)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/ortur-lm2-pro-stops-engraving/193670 "2026-11-05T16:45:50Z")
I have an Ortur LM2 Pro that just keeps stopping while doing an engrave. It stops at the exact same spot every time. I’ve tried 2 different SVG files. It works fine with some projects, but not others. I am running LB 2.2… --- ## [Help identifying a difference between RDWorks output and LightBurn output](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/help-identifying-a-difference-between-rdworks-output-and-lightburn-output/193756)
**Author:** [@jds580s](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/jds580s)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/help-identifying-a-difference-between-rdworks-output-and-lightburn-output/193756 "2026-11-05T16:36:05Z")
I’ve been trying to track down the cause of an issue that pops up when I engrave from LightBurn to my OneLaser Hydra 7 Gen 2 which uses a Ruida RDC6442G-LY-1G-GT5-DL(EC) controller. (feel free to see my earlier post for… --- ## [Differences in performance on different machines](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/differences-in-performance-on-different-machines/193757)
**Author:** [@Perry.poore](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Perry.poore)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/differences-in-performance-on-different-machines/193757 "2026-11-05T16:35:59Z")
Hello community. I have rotary chucks for my galvos (shared) and my CO2. Work done on the CO2 with the chuck is smooth and fluid while work done on the galvos get broken into segments with an option to overlap. Is the… --- ## [Printing job won't print my job to show client since latest update?](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/printing-job-wont-print-my-job-to-show-client-since-latest-update/193748)
**Author:** [@pat1955](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/pat1955)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/printing-job-wont-print-my-job-to-show-client-since-latest-update/193748 "2026-11-05T15:42:00Z")
sinse ive updated to 2.02 ?? I can’t print my job I normally do now it just spits the paper out with nothing printed on it ??? --- ## [Need some advice on hard plastic](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/need-some-advice-on-hard-plastic/193751)
**Author:** [@Stijnd](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Stijnd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/need-some-advice-on-hard-plastic/193751 "2026-11-05T14:00:57Z")
Hi, I got my first fiber laser and need some advice/help on finding the best settings. My device is the Gweike G2 pro 30W 150x150. I need to put a text mark on ± 40 devices that are made from black hard plastic (type … --- ## [Nullpunkt an beliebigen Ort verschieben in Projekt](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/nullpunkt-an-beliebigen-ort-verschieben-in-projekt/193755)
**Author:** [@Gundoiff](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Gundoiff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/nullpunkt-an-beliebigen-ort-verschieben-in-projekt/193755 "2026-11-05T13:53:27Z")
Hallo, ich möchte gerne meinen Nullpunkt an einen von mir ausgewählten Ort verschieben in meinem Fräsprogramm. Damit erspare ich mir das herumrechnen mit Fräser offset usw. Kann man den Nullpunkt verstelllen sowie in Est… --- ## [Cutting castable silicon elastomer](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/cutting-castable-silicon-elastomer/193700)
**Author:** [@marteng](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/marteng)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 12:55pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/cutting-castable-silicon-elastomer/193700 "2026-11-05T12:55:09Z")
Good day, I have a 150W CO2 laser running on LightBurn and need to cut a substantial number of gaskets in castable silicone elastomer, approx. 40mm x 40 mm, x 1 mm thickness. It is not that I cannot cut it, but rather t… --- ## [Strange currency](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/strange-currency/193749)
**Author:** [@kjedwards](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/kjedwards)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 7:51am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/strange-currency/193749 "2026-11-05T07:51:41Z")
I missed the update period by 3 days! I wish to renew the license, but I am being asked to pay in RSD currency. I am based in the UK, why the payment in RSD? --- ## [Overriding depth of cut during execution of cut](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/overriding-depth-of-cut-during-execution-of-cut/193639)
**Author:** [@Dixi](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Dixi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/overriding-depth-of-cut-during-execution-of-cut/193639 "2026-11-05T05:45:27Z")
While cutting huge 1200mm letters from 10mm pvc signage foam on a 16mm thick sacrificial mdf board with a 6mm double flute bit in a router trimmer, I ran into a problem where the cut started going too deep into my backbo… --- ## [3d laser tools to generate depth maps](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/3d-laser-tools-to-generate-depth-maps/193659)
**Author:** [@jimfitts](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/jimfitts)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 5:29am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/3d-laser-tools-to-generate-depth-maps/193659 "2026-11-05T05:29:12Z")
what tools are everybody using to generate images for 3d laser on wood to generate depth maps --- ## [Split Beam on Diode](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/split-beam-on-diode/193498)
**Author:** [@Joegutty89](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Joegutty89)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/split-beam-on-diode/193498 "2026-11-05T00:04:56Z")
Esa pregunta es clave, con eso los expertos te van a responder de verdad. Aquí te va el post final ya corregido con esa pregunta : VERSIÓN FINAL PARA LIGHTBURN - LISTA PARA PUBLICAR: Title: Sculpfun S30 Pro 20W - Dark… --- ## [Lightburn for Epilog lasers FINALLY HERE](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-for-epilog-lasers-finally-here/189658)
**Author:** [@MackayLasers](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/MackayLasers)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-for-epilog-lasers-finally-here/189658 "2026-11-04T21:06:42Z")
After a lot of reverse engineering, testing, and late nights, I’ve finally completed the first working retrofit control board for older Epilog laser machines that keeps ALL original mechanics intact. The main goal from … --- ## [Hoe stikgaatjes maken voor leer snijden in lightburn - Create stitching holes for leather](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/hoe-stikgaatjes-maken-voor-leer-snijden-in-lightburn-create-stitching-holes-for-leather/193620)
**Author:** [@PirateLady](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/PirateLady)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/hoe-stikgaatjes-maken-voor-leer-snijden-in-lightburn-create-stitching-holes-for-leather/193620 "2026-11-04T20:56:42Z")
wie kan mij uitleggen hoe je gaatjes maakt in leer via lightburn om leer aan elkaar te naaien Can someone explain to me how to create holes in leather using LightBurn, so that the leather pieces can be stitched togethe… --- ## [Xtool S1 not working with V2.2.00](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/xtool-s1-not-working-with-v2-2-00/193616)
**Author:** [@JoeCool](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/JoeCool)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/xtool-s1-not-working-with-v2-2-00/193616 "2026-11-04T19:52:01Z")
I’ve recently updated my Xtool S1 20W to V2.2.00. Today I intended to start my first project with the new version. First the following message showed up: "XTool: user start script line 1 dropped - not g-code this machin… --- ## [Millmage pro 0.9.02 Move goes right when click left; move goes; move goes back when click fwd](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/millmage-pro-0-9-02-move-goes-right-when-click-left-move-goes-move-goes-back-when-click-fwd/193619)
**Author:** [@Dklein47](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Dklein47)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/millmage-pro-0-9-02-move-goes-right-when-click-left-move-goes-move-goes-back-when-click-fwd/193619 "2026-11-04T18:21:10Z")
I am using the FoxAlien Masuter 3S machine w/ extension. I am a Lightburn user and this is not an issue in lightburn. When in Millmage pro, when I click as noted in the subject line it doesn’t go in the right direction… --- ## [Text and Images reversed](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/text-and-images-reversed/193699)
**Author:** [@asianaire58](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/asianaire58)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/text-and-images-reversed/193699 "2026-11-04T17:57:23Z")
Why does Lightburn reverse the text and images from my svg files, yet the preview shows normal layout? --- ## [Busy Message - and spinning rainbow circle cursor](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/busy-message-and-spinning-rainbow-circle-cursor/193694)
**Author:** [@Jenell](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Jenell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/busy-message-and-spinning-rainbow-circle-cursor/193694 "2026-11-04T16:13:46Z")
My laser was working fine and now i have a Busy message and also get to the point where my cursor turns into a spinning rainbow. I have no idea how to fix this, it happens sporadically and I have gotten through it before… --- ## [Can someone tell me why when i save a project it shows a lightburn icon and not a preview of the project](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/can-someone-tell-me-why-when-i-save-a-project-it-shows-a-lightburn-icon-and-not-a-preview-of-the-project/193669)
**Author:** [@Woodworker1](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Woodworker1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/can-someone-tell-me-why-when-i-save-a-project-it-shows-a-lightburn-icon-and-not-a-preview-of-the-project/193669 "2026-11-04T15:50:34Z")
I get LB icon not preview when saving projst --- ## [Error 2 Numerieke waarde-indeling is niet geldig of er ontbreekt een verplichte waarde](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/error-2-numerieke-waarde-indeling-is-niet-geldig-of-er-ontbreekt-een-verplichte-waarde/193692)
**Author:** [@jezzebells-creations](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/jezzebells-creations)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/error-2-numerieke-waarde-indeling-is-niet-geldig-of-er-ontbreekt-een-verplichte-waarde/193692 "2026-11-04T14:58:58Z")
Tijdens het branden van 2026 stopt het systeem op de 6 en geeft de melding: Error:2 Numerieke waarde-indeling is niet geldig of er ontbreekt een verplichte waarde. Op of nabij lijn 975: Taak is gestopt --- ## [Layered-paper Birds](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/layered-paper-birds/193617)
**Author:** [@ednisley](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/ednisley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/layered-paper-birds/193617 "2026-11-04T13:43:26Z")
The Cornell Bird Lab had an article about warblers including a paint-by-number illustration project ideal for laser-cut layered paper: Happy Bird The PDF pages had color … --- ## [Need to cut each shape in an array multiple times before moving to the next](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/need-to-cut-each-shape-in-an-array-multiple-times-before-moving-to-the-next/193671)
**Author:** [@marcwolf](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/marcwolf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/need-to-cut-each-shape-in-an-array-multiple-times-before-moving-to-the-next/193671 "2026-11-04T11:55:48Z")
Hi. I know this is a beginners question but I am trying to find an answer. I create a square. Then I make an array of 20 of these squares. But what I need to do is after each square it will repeat that square several… --- ## [Small exercise in LB](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/small-exercise-in-lb/184790)
**Author:** [@bernd.dk](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/bernd.dk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/small-exercise-in-lb/184790 "2026-11-04T11:35:58Z")
…Design, construction and finding the perfect kerfsetting for the task. The file is free to use, however the kerfsetting must be adapted to your machines. I am still impressed by how wide the applications are for MDF. … --- ## [Material test does not work as layer settings?](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/material-test-does-not-work-as-layer-settings/193535)
**Author:** [@Cubicle23](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Cubicle23)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 10:40am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/material-test-does-not-work-as-layer-settings/193535 "2026-11-04T10:40:21Z")
Hello, Cutting some 5mm ply on a 90w C02. Ran a material test and it looked great except it did not full cut the border. Ran it a 2nd time with the “Edit Border Settings” set the the value that was a full cut in test #1 … --- ## [Stainless Steel Powder Coat Tumbler](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/stainless-steel-powder-coat-tumbler/192289)
**Author:** [@baricl1317](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/baricl1317)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 9:39am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/stainless-steel-powder-coat-tumbler/192289 "2026-11-04T09:39:40Z")
Rich Powder Coat.lbrn2 (159.1 KB) --- ## [Stream Deck thoughts](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/stream-deck-thoughts/118372)
**Author:** [@Ash](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Ash)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/stream-deck-thoughts/118372 "2026-11-04T02:11:25Z")
Does anyone use a Stream Deck as part of their Lightburn setup or for wider things connected with your lasering? I’ve been thinking of getting one, whether it’s to work with Lightburn or for other jobs I have to do on my… --- ## [Laser issues after the new Update 2.2.00](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/laser-issues-after-the-new-update-2-2-00/193643)
**Author:** [@Vette90](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Vette90)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/laser-issues-after-the-new-update-2-2-00/193643 "2026-11-04T02:05:44Z")
Been having issues with the laser for a few days now. Laser SFA9 Material 3 mm My old settings: speed 1000, Power 55, passes 4 or 5. I had no problems using these settings for a couple of years. I have done … --- ## [API - Events - Addition of Framing status](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/api-events-addition-of-framing-status/193650)
**Author:** [@Jayson](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Jayson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/api-events-addition-of-framing-status/193650 "2026-11-03T22:39:36Z")
Firstly I would like to thank the Lightburn team for the addition of the REST-API. I’m sure once others realize the possibilities we will see some great tools being created. I am currently working on an enclosure for m… --- ## [Help with Lightburn settings for JPT MOPA](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/help-with-lightburn-settings-for-jpt-mopa/191555)
**Author:** [@fukken\_mo](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/fukken_mo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/help-with-lightburn-settings-for-jpt-mopa/191555 "2026-11-03T20:06:04Z")
Hi everyone, I’m looking for someone with experience using Lightburn and a 100W JPT M7 MOPA fiber laser." “I’m getting inconsistent engravings and need help finding the right settings for each metal card.” “I’d like to h… --- ## [Creality 5W Laser won’t recognize lettering in image](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/creality-5w-laser-won-t-recognize-lettering-in-image/185759)
**Author:** [@Tmill](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Tmill)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/creality-5w-laser-won-t-recognize-lettering-in-image/185759 "2026-11-03T19:52:03Z")
I have a Creality 5W laser attachment for my 3D printer. When trying to burn an image it is burning through the white lettering, even with the preview showing correctly. I’ve tried it with the lettering pure whit & trans… [Next page](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/latest.md?page=1)